530 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (78%).
r/stemopt Traffic & Engagement r/stemopt Traffic & Engagement
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r/stemopt Most Active Times When r/stemopt Is Most Active
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r/stemopt Flair Performance r/stemopt Flair Performance
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r/stemopt Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/stemopt
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| opt | 371 (70.0%) | 3 | 5 |
| stem | 315 (59.4%) | 3 | 5 |
| processing | 69 (13.0%) | 3 | 6 |
| premium | 66 (12.4%) | 3 | 6 |
| approval | 58 (10.9%) | 4 | 8 |
| pending | 56 (10.6%) | 2 | 4 |
| ead | 48 (9.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| approved | 47 (8.9%) | 4 | 8 |
| timeline | 36 (6.8%) | 4 | 8 |
| anyone | 35 (6.6%) | 2 | 4 |
r/stemopt Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/stemopt
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r/stemopt Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/stemopt
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DHS final rule is out — Duration of Status (D/S) officially ending for F-1 students. Effective ~mid-September 2026. Key changes summarized.
Completely Free Tool to Keep Track of your OPT deadlines under new F1 Rule
No Second Round of H-1B Lottery
A guide on how to get your Premium Processing OPT EAD approved after the 30-day delay.
STEM OPT student trying to understand the new D/S rule
A whirlwind journey from OPT to H1b (because of E-VERIFY confusion)!!!
Admin Considering $100K fee for OPT
STEM OPT Approved – Case Decision Rendered Timeline (Regular Processing)
STEM APPROVAL
STEM OPT Premium Processing Timeline (Approved)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHS final rule is out — Duration of Status (D/S) officially ending for F-1 students. Effective ~mid-September 2026. Key changes summarized. | 52 | 53 | link | Jul 16 |
| Completely Free Tool to Keep Track of your OPT deadlines under new F1 Rule | 39 | 9 | text | Jul 20 |
| No Second Round of H-1B Lottery | 30 | 3 | image | Jul 17 |
| A guide on how to get your Premium Processing OPT EAD approved after the 30-day delay. | 24 | 17 | text | Jul 15 |
| STEM OPT student trying to understand the new D/S rule | 24 | 1 | text | Jul 18 |
| A whirlwind journey from OPT to H1b (because of E-VERIFY confusion)!!! | 24 | 4 | text | Jul 30 |
| Admin Considering $100K fee for OPT | 22 | 21 | text | Jul 30 |
| STEM OPT Approved – Case Decision Rendered Timeline (Regular Processing) | 20 | 25 | text | Jul 26 |
| STEM APPROVAL | 19 | 28 | text | Jul 31 |
| STEM OPT Premium Processing Timeline (Approved) | 16 | 36 | text | Jul 8 |
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r/stemopt FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/stemopt
What's the best time to post on r/stemopt?
Based on posting volume, r/stemopt is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/stemopt?
r/stemopt averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/stemopt get?
Posts on r/stemopt average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/stemopt get most?
On r/stemopt, most posts are text posts (78%)